Here's an article on whether Microsoft should stay in the video game industry or not. They suggest that Microsoft should leave the market:
http://www.fool.com/News/mft/2003/mft03041601.htm
Please note that this is an editorial, so there will be bias. (I am just writing this because the last article I posted turned into a media literacy debate! )
I still think that Gates is here for a while longer. I expect a X-Box 2 before they give up on the market. Any other comments?